Magnet Fishing For Fun And Profit: Tips and Tricks #1

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• RY

  @ryanthedigger1 · 9 years ago

  Lost my magnet the first day I got it, probably should've watched this video XD

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• SI

  @sierragrey7910 · 9 years ago

  Well done tutorial. Reminds me of the way they trained me in the military-- tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you told them.

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• DE

  @deathstarHQ · 5 years ago

  I doubt you'll see this as it's an old video, but a tip for if you get snagged.,.,.. get a cheap speaker ring magnet and wrap it in duct tape as they break easy, or a thick washer made or steel or iron etc, and attach a rock climbing type cheap clip to it.... when you snag, clip the metal ring onto your rope hold the rope up so it slides down to the snag, just a little flick will get over any hurdles, and the magnet will spring out of the snag and stick to the metal ring.  Works everytime.

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• MI

  @michelemond9968 · 5 years ago

  I love the way this guy teaches! I’m very visual so he helps me understand the concepts involved. Can’t wait to try this, and will definitely refer to this video for tips!

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• SU

  @susanhester331 · 8 years ago

  Love this channel. Got snagged my first time out yesterday. Used your technique and got my magnet back. Found a bunch of nails, pipes and spikes. Was looking for 2 lost chairs in the lake. Found them both! Thanks for your videos!

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• RO

  @robertchillcott7669 · 7 years ago

  The Snell knot is one of the strongest most dependable knot you can tie especially for a magnet

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• CH

  @chrisanderson9276 · 9 years ago

  Good video &nbsp;I have a thought about how you may improve on your magnet.<br>If you find a plastic funnel and a tube of silicone( exterior calking of any type would work fine I&apos;m sure. Cut the wide end of the funnel to the same size as the magnet and the small end the same as the screw shaft on the mag. Because of the eye you would also need to cut down the length of the funnel.(if the eye on your magnet were smaller then it may be slipped over the eye by only cutting a small silt at the small end and feeding the rope through) Now slip the funnel in place and sue tape to reseal the cut. Next tape it to the magnet temporarily while filling the funnel with the silicone. Let it cure for as long as necessary to allow the silicone to set totally, I would think 3-4 weeks in a warm dry location (you don&apos;t want it in your living space as it probably isn&apos;t good to breath the fumes that will come off) <br>I don&apos;t do magnet fishing as there is little to no chance of finding much where I live. I do think this would work well and prevent a lot of hang ups GL&amp;HH<br>I really hope this helps someone.

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• GU

  @gurubryant · 10 years ago

  Seeing this video makes me thing it might also help to put a 16 ounce soda bottle on the line to cover the knot and eyebolt. That might just reduce the chances of getting stuck.

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• AS

  @aspudkicker · 10 years ago

  Hi Beau.<br>Mostly good advice. The only thing different I would suggest is, attach the rope to something on the river bank, not yourself. Theres always something to attach to, wether its a tree, railing, old person or small child, just look around and see.<br>So far I&apos;ve mostly found rubbish, but I&apos;ve started doing research so hopefully next year, I will find something a little bit more interesting.<br>I opted for climbing rope with a breaking strain of 3500kg doubled up, how you tie your knot, and checking the condition of the rope is important. If all is well, I will break before my rope does.<br>Stay safe, healthy, happy, contented and making youtube videos my friend.<br>Happy new year.

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• BI

  @bigsky12001 · 10 years ago

  Hey Beau, my older brothers taught me all about knots and this is the lesson they taught, you first start with two half hitches and then you put a Son of a B, in it. Yip that knot tightens 101. Thanks always.

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• W.

  @w.d.gaster692 · 5 years ago

  I was so desperate to get my magnet back I ended up pulling the entire tree log out of the water, twice the size of me.

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• JE

  @jerryvlast7876 · 10 years ago

  I&apos;ve been magnet fishing for a long time and always referred to it as mishing :)

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